Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony A390

The following is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony A390, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the A390 (14MP) is very similar but the EX-Z450 (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z450 was revealed 11 months prior to the A390 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-Z450 scores versus the A390 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery and Sony A390 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z450 has got outside dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony A390 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony A390 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z450 and the A390.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and A390 is 96 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z450 and A390.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z450 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A390 will offer extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.